The Dana 44 front axle was mostly used from the 1980's to the 1990's with the Metric Ton or the Tow Packages but are normally considered rare these days. However, it will still be very useful to get this axle. A new axle shaft will be the first place to begin. There are a number of shops which deal specifically in the Jeeps and other replacement parts. However, it can be very difficult to get any correct information from them. The Dana 44 front axle has been built very similar to the Dana 35c. It is even possible to get a custom made axle that is constructed to the measurements of the original axle shaft.

The reintroduction of the Dana 44 front axle which is also known as the 44-3 since it was the third Dana 44 that was used in a Universal has generated tremendous interest among a number of people. This has made it a sought after option and has led a lot of companies to produce substitutes of the shafts and also other kits for them. Manufacturing companies are also producing several variants of this front axle shaft. There is the new 44 kit that normally utilizes about 33 spline shafts and will indeed be soon available.

It is also fairly easy to remove the Dana 44 front axle. In order to take out the axle shaft you have to make sure the access hole that is located in the axle flange is directly aligned. This is to make it have the ability to get to the bolts behind it. Also there are no C-clips that are used with this Dana 44. This therefore makes the axle shaft to slide out once the retainer bolts are taken out. You will have to ensure that the race does not fall out with the axle shaft. At this time the Detroit locker is still in the housing and the bearing race is also still intact. You could use a gear puller to get the bearing race out of its position.

You have to note that the axle shaft seal was in two different pieces which therefore allows for the leaking of oil past it. It is now possible to find the Dana 44 on the market with 19 splines. These should give you some knowledge about the Dana 44 front axle.